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The Best Episodes of The Shards Season 1

Every episode of The Shards Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Shards Season 1!

Binge this in 3h 11m•Peaking at 7.2/10

17-year-old Bret Easton Ellis is in his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Shards Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    It's the summer of 1981 in Los Angeles; a series of disturbing crimes coincides with the arrival of a strange new student in Bret's orbit.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis

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  2. The Shards Season 1 Episode 2 - Don't You Want Me
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Don't You Want Me

    S1:E2

    Bret digs deeper into Robert's murky past and uncovers shocking evidence.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis

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  3. The Shards Season 1 Episode 3 - Help Me! Rhonda
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Help Me! Rhonda

    S1:E3

    A beloved student's sudden disappearance causes chaos for the senior class.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Juli Weiner

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  4. The Shards Season 1 Episode 4 - Robert's Party
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Robert's Party

    S1:E4

    Susan's welcome party for Robert is overshadowed by a terrifying and violent incident.

    Director:Max Minghella
    Writer:Juli Weiner

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Shards" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Ryan Murphy, Bret Easton Ellis, it aired on 8/5/2026. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Don't You Want Me".